SIGMA-ALDRICH Material Safety Data Sheet Version 3.1 Revision Date 01/06/2009 Print Date 04/08/2009 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name : Poly(methyl methacrylate) Product Number : 200336 Brand : Aldrich Company : Sigma-Aldrich 3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 USA Telephone : +1 800-325-5832 Fax : +1 800-325-5052 Emergency Phone # : (314) 776-6555 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Synonyms : Poly(methacrylic acid methyl ester) PMMA Formula : [CH2C(CH3)(CO2CH3)]n CAS-No. EC-No. Index-No. Concentration 9011-14-7 - - - 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview OSHA Hazards No known OSHA hazards HMIS Classification Health Hazard: 0 Flammability: 0 Physical hazards: 0 NFPA Rating Health Hazard: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 Potential Health Effects Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Page 1 of 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. In case of eye contact Flush eyes with water as a precaution. If swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Flammable properties Flash point > 250.00 C (> 482.00 F) - closed cup Ignition temperature Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Avoid dust formation. Environmental precautions No special environmental precautions required. Methods for cleaning up Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection. Storage Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Hand protection For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves. Page 2 of 5
Eye protection Safety glasses Hygiene measures General industrial hygiene practice. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form Colour Odour Safety data ph Melting point Boiling point Flash point Ignition temperature Lower explosion limit Upper explosion limit Density Water solubility powder white odourless > 250.00 C (> 482.00 F) - closed cup 1.200 g/cm3 insoluble 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Storage stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity Irritation and corrosion Sensitisation Chronic exposure Carcinogenicity - rat - Implant Tumorigenic:Equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria. Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Tumors. Tumorigenic:Tumors at site or application. Page 3 of 5
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Potential Health Effects Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Additional Information RTECS: TR0400000 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Elimination information (persistence and degradability) Ecotoxicity effects Further information on ecology 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT (US) IMDG IATA 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION OSHA Hazards No known OSHA hazards DSL Status All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list. Page 4 of 5
SARA 302 Components SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302. SARA 313 Components SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313. SARA 311/312 Hazards No SARA Hazards Massachusetts Right To Know Components No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act. Pennsylvania Right To Know Components New Jersey Right To Know Components CAS-No. 9011-14-7 CAS-No. 9011-14-7 Revision Date Revision Date California Prop. 65 Components This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth, or any other reproductive defects. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Further information Copyright 2009 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only. The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Co., shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. Page 5 of 5